ALERT: Stoning in Sudan

Courts have condemned two mothers in Sudan to death by stoning. Without massive political pressure, these horrible sentences could be carried out soon. We can help, but we have to act fast! Sign now and we'll rally the international community, deliver our massive call directly to top Sudanese officials, and help lawyers to launch an appeal. One woman is a mother of 9. Her husband says one isn't his. The other woman's husband abandoned her after she gave birth to their first baby – 7 years ago. Now he's back and accusing her of adultery. For these 'crimes', courts sentenced them to a cruel and painful death by stoning – after a sham trial where the women didn't even have lawyers. But there's still a chance to stop this: they now have lawyers to launch appeals – and a bright global spotlight can help make sure they have a fair hearing. It's worked before! In a very similar case a few years ago, Avaaz rallied more than a million global citizens, and a higher court overturned the sentence. Now let's do it again. Sign now, and Avaaz will send much-needed support to the appeals team. We'll also work to build a unified call from all of us, along with Sudanese groups and international rights organisations!

Courts have condemned two mothers in Sudan to death by stoning. Without massive political pressure, these horrible sentences could be carried out soon. We can help, but we have to act fast! Sign now and we'll rally the international community, deliver our massive call directly to top Sudanese officials, and help lawyers to launch an appeal. SIGN NOW Dear friends, One woman is a mother of 9. Her husband says one isn't his. The other woman's husband abandoned her after she gave birth to their first baby – 7 years ago. Now he's back and accusing her of adultery. For these 'crimes', courts sentenced them to a cruel and painful death by stoning – after a sham trial where the women didn't even have lawyers. But there's still a chance to stop this: they now have lawyers to launch appeals – and a bright global spotlight can help make sure they have a fair hearing. It's worked before! In a very similar case a few years ago, Avaaz rallied more than a million global citizens, and a higher court overturned the sentence. Now let's do it again. Sign now, and Avaaz will send much-needed support to the appeals team. We'll also work to build a unified call from all of us, along with Sudanese groups and international rights organisations! Sign now: Help save two mothers' lives! Sudan is the site of a horrific conflict, where massive numbers of women have been targeted, raped, and killed in unspeakable ways. But while there's been zero accountability for those war crimes, these women were expeditiously sentenced to death for the 'crime' of adultery. Their trial was a farce. They had no lawyers, and local groups report that the police coerced a confession. In an extra cruel twist, one of the cases is proceeding even though an accuser has reportedly withdrawn all charges! Organisations within and outside of Sudan are raising the alarm, and if we all join them, we can supercharge their call for justice. Add your name and share this widely with anyone who cares about women's rights. Let's make sure these children don't have to grow up without their mothers: Sign now: Help save two mothers' lives! When a similar case reached Avaaz a little over three years ago, more than a million members of our community joined brave lawyers and organisations to stand with a 20-year-old sentenced to stoning back then – and helped overturn her sentence. And as the war in Sudan grinds towards its third anniversary, Avaazers have stepped up again and again to deliver life-saving help to volunteers on the ground, and get stories out of the country and into international media. As the saying goes, to save one life is to save the world – so let's come together once more. With hope, Nate, Antonia, Mo and the whole Avaaz team More information: Sudanese courts sentence two women to death by stoning for adultery despite international obligations (ACJPS) Regional rights group says two Sudanese women sentenced to death by stoning (Sudan Tribune) Outrage Grows Over Stoning Sentences in Sudan (AllAfrica)

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Stop Trump's assault on Cuba

Cuba is on the brink of running out of power. That means blackouts, silent hospitals, food that spoils, and parents trying to care for children without electricity. Trump's latest executive order threatens tariffs on any country that dares to sell oil to Cuba – tightening the noose around 11 million people. After attacking Venezuela, threatening Mexico, and attempting to seize Greenland, this is part of a dangerous pattern of escalation. Add your name to help stop the strangling of a nation. Trump is strangling the entire population of Cuba. His latest "emergency" order blocks Cuba from importing the oil it needs to keep hospitals running, food refrigerated, and lights on – and threatens tariffs on any country that tries to help. The consequences are already visible. Provincial hospitals have reportedly canceled surgeries. Outpatient transfers are being suspended. International airlines are grounding flights as jet fuel runs dry. Experts warn Cuba may run out of oil at any moment. This is not happening in isolation. After Venezuela. After Greenland. Each time, the limits are tested – and the response has been hesitant. Now he is imposing collective, inhumane punishment on millions of innocent people in Cuba. Join the urgent call for governments everywhere to make clear that collective punishment cannot become the new normal. We will deliver this call to world leaders and will support allies preparing to bring humanitarian aid to the island.

Cuba is on the brink of running out of power. That means blackouts, silent hospitals, food that spoils, and parents trying to care for children without electricity. Trump's latest executive order threatens tariffs on any country that dares to sell oil to Cuba – tightening the noose around 11 million people. After attacking Venezuela, threatening Mexico, and attempting to seize Greenland, this is part of a dangerous pattern of escalation. Add your name to help stop the strangling of a nation. SIGN NOW Dear friends, Trump is strangling the entire population of Cuba. His latest "emergency" order blocks Cuba from importing the oil it needs to keep hospitals running, food refrigerated, and lights on – and threatens tariffs on any country that tries to help. The consequences are already visible. Provincial hospitals have reportedly canceled surgeries. Outpatient transfers are being suspended. International airlines are grounding flights as jet fuel runs dry. Experts warn Cuba may run out of oil at any moment. This is not happening in isolation. After Venezuela. After Greenland. Each time, the limits are tested – and the response has been hesitant. Now he is imposing collective, inhumane punishment on millions of innocent people in Cuba. Join the urgent call for governments everywhere to make clear that collective punishment cannot become the new normal. We will deliver this call to world leaders and will support allies preparing to bring humanitarian aid to the island. Stand with Cubans: No oil blockade Some argue this is about national security or promoting democracy. But cutting off fuel to an entire population – adding to a decades-long embargo and already severe living conditions – does not create political reforms. It deepens human suffering. And this order doesn't only target Cuba. By threatening tariffs on any country that supplies oil, it seeks to silence other nations – forcing them to choose between helping civilians and protecting their own economies. Add your name now. We will deliver this call to world leaders demanding an end to the oil blockade and to threats against countries that show solidarity. Stand with Cubans: No oil blockade Our movement exists because powerful leaders sometimes go too far. When Greenland was threatened, global pressure helped push back. Today, millions of Cubans are paying the price of geopolitical brinkmanship. They are not bargaining chips – they are families, workers, elders, and children. If we don't speak now, escalation becomes the norm. With hope and determination, Miguel, Nate, Lily and the entire Avaaz team No fuel, no tourists, no cash – this was the week the Cuban crisis got real Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana (The Guardian) As US squeezes Cuba's oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services (CNN) Rolling Blackouts, Hospital Shortages: How the U.S. Oil Blockade Is Impacting Cuba (Time) Cuba: UN warns of possible humanitarian 'collapse', as oil supplies dwindle (UN) Aid Mission Inspired by Gaza Flotilla Will Defy US Blockade and Sail to Cuba (Novara Media)

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Good news for Bethlehem children

How we defended a kids football pitch in the West Bank

Dear Terezinha, We write to you with wonderful news. The children's football pitch in Bethlehem was not destroyed by Israel's bulldozers! This was made possible thanks to the kids' relentless fight to protect it as well as you, Terezinha, and the power of this community. Want to know how we turned signatures into a success story? Keep reading. Our designer Zarpa created a storyboard to show you how we helped protect Aida's football pitch: Mohammad from the Aida Youth Center called the Avaaz team and told us the football pitch was under threat from the Israeli army. And so the kids launched a petition with Avaaz! Avaaz members like you stood up for the children from every corner of the planet. Then the kids started a kick up challenge on social media! People all over the world joined the challenge and shared the kids' story online. And so we directly reached out to the top football federations. The situation at Aida Refugee Camp remains precarious under Israel's occupation, and they're still awaiting written confirmation that the pitch will not be demolished. But there is hope. We are blown away by what we achieved together. This goes beyond the pitch. It is a symbol of hope and resistance for Palestinians as they stand against daily violence - and how together we can make a real difference. How you can help now: So far, we've raised over $6,000 for the kids at Aida, thank you to everyone who's chipped in! But we can do more. Will you chip in today to help the kids get better equipment and help protect their dreams? We sincerely hope that reading this fills your heart with pride, as it does ours. You contributed to making this happen, so thank you! With hope and solidarity, Harriet, Julian, Marie, Zarpa, Marco, Lilian, Dudu and the whole Avaaz team PS: this week the children spoke directly with Alexander Ceferin, President of the UEFA. Watch the recording on Facebook or Instagram. Did you enjoy this email? We'd love your feedback! 😀 🙂 😐 😒 😡

Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 22 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Community Petitions Site" on 2016-12-07 using the email address statusgps@gmail.com. To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, contact us, or simply go here to unsubscribe. To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at www.avaaz.org/en/contact . Avaaz Foundation ℅ Sayer Vincent LLP 110 Golden Lane London, England EC1Y 0TG Avaaz Foundation c/o Servcorp 1330 6th Avenue Suite 23A New York, NY 10019 USA